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EK12 ZVW

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 135,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 119,695 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 15 Aug 2024 119,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre tread worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre tread worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 106,553 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,214 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,140 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,019 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 63,013 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working built in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Edge of the tyre tread is worn very low

Offside Front Slight knocking when bearing rotating.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 47,019 miles

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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EK12 ZVW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 ZVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK12 ZVW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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